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  1. This month is Plastic Free July, a global movement that encourages people to reduce their use of single-use plastics and adopt more sustainable habits. Joyce Mercado shares easy ways to reduce plastic consumption this month—and all year long. alamedapost.com/features/natur

    #alameda #CommunityActionForASustainableAlameda #environment #PlasticFreeJuly #PlasticWaste

  2. This month is Plastic Free July, a global movement that encourages people to reduce their use of single-use plastics and adopt more sustainable habits. Joyce Mercado shares easy ways to reduce plastic consumption this month—and all year long. alamedapost.com/features/natur

    #alameda #CommunityActionForASustainableAlameda #environment #PlasticFreeJuly #PlasticWaste

  3. An awards ceremony at Jean Sweeney Open Space Park crowned the winners of Alameda's fabulous 2026 Fourth of July Parade. The top prize—the coveted Mayor’s Trophy—went to the historic Alameda Theatre / Cinema Grill. Photos by Hans-Dieter Siebert and courtesy of Annette Lysmer. alamedapost.com/features/alame

    #alameda #AlamedaTheatreAndCineplex #CindyAcker #JeanSweeneyOpenSpacePark #JulyFourth #MichelePryor #NicholasLuby #PamWilliams #parade

  4. An awards ceremony at Jean Sweeney Open Space Park crowned the winners of Alameda's fabulous 2026 Fourth of July Parade. The top prize—the coveted Mayor’s Trophy—went to the historic Alameda Theatre / Cinema Grill. Photos by Hans-Dieter Siebert and courtesy of Annette Lysmer. alamedapost.com/features/alame

    #alameda #AlamedaTheatreAndCineplex #CindyAcker #JeanSweeneyOpenSpacePark #JulyFourth #MichelePryor #NicholasLuby #PamWilliams #parade

  5. In this week's report, Mouf gives updates on his mayoral campaign, shares photos of the the soon-to-be-open Angela’s (4.0) on Webster Street, and takes a look at tree trimming on the island. alamedapost.com/features/alame

    #alameda #BearsEyeView #sundogday

  6. In this week's report, Mouf gives updates on his mayoral campaign, shares photos of the the soon-to-be-open Angela’s (4.0) on Webster Street, and takes a look at tree trimming on the island. alamedapost.com/features/alame

    #alameda #BearsEyeView #sundogday

  7. "Give her a sunny spot in the yard, and you’ll quickly discover Lexi’s favorite pastime—soaking up the sunshine. Once she’s had her chance to relax, don’t be surprised if she suddenly bursts into a case of joyful zoomies, racing around the yard with pure happiness." alamedapost.com/features/alame

    #alameda #faas #FriendsOfTheAlamedaAnimalShelter #PetOfTheWeek

  8. "Give her a sunny spot in the yard, and you’ll quickly discover Lexi’s favorite pastime—soaking up the sunshine. Once she’s had her chance to relax, don’t be surprised if she suddenly bursts into a case of joyful zoomies, racing around the yard with pure happiness." alamedapost.com/features/alame

    #alameda #faas #FriendsOfTheAlamedaAnimalShelter #PetOfTheWeek

  9. It’s back! The Blues, Brews & BBQ festival will return to Washington Park on Sunday, September 20, from noon to 6 p.m., with nationally acclaimed blues artists, local craft breweries, barbecue vendors, artisans, and hands-on activities for all ages. Photo by Maurice Ramirez. alamedapost.com/features/alame

    #alameda #BluesBrewsAndBbq #WashingtonPark #WestEndArtsDistrict

  10. It’s back! The Blues, Brews & BBQ festival will return to Washington Park on Sunday, September 20, from noon to 6 p.m., with nationally acclaimed blues artists, local craft breweries, barbecue vendors, artisans, and hands-on activities for all ages. Photo by Maurice Ramirez. alamedapost.com/features/alame

    #alameda #BluesBrewsAndBbq #WashingtonPark #WestEndArtsDistrict

  11. "If this amendment moves forward, Alameda will lose critical checks and balances at a moment when government transparency is already under strain," write Alameda's Auditor and Treasurer. City Council is considering a Charter amendment for the November ballot to eliminate those positions. {Opinion} alamedapost.com/op-ed/eliminat

    #alameda #auditor #CityCouncil #treasurer

  12. "If this amendment moves forward, Alameda will lose critical checks and balances at a moment when government transparency is already under strain," write Alameda's Auditor and Treasurer. City Council is considering a Charter amendment for the November ballot to eliminate those positions. {Opinion} alamedapost.com/op-ed/eliminat

    #alameda #auditor #CityCouncil #treasurer

  13. On July 13, 2026, the Planning Board backed downtown zoning overhauls in hopes to reduce commercial vacancy on Webster and Park streets. Karin K. Jensen reports that the Board also reviewed a draft short-term rental ordinance, recommending several refinements before forwarding it to City Council. alamedapost.com/news/planning-

    #alameda #AndyWang #ParkStreet #PlanningBoard #ShortTermRentals #SunnyTsou #WebsterStreet #zoning

  14. On July 13, 2026, the Planning Board backed downtown zoning overhauls in hopes to reduce commercial vacancy on Webster and Park streets. Karin K. Jensen reports that the Board also reviewed a draft short-term rental ordinance, recommending several refinements before forwarding it to City Council. alamedapost.com/news/planning-

    #alameda #AndyWang #ParkStreet #PlanningBoard #ShortTermRentals #SunnyTsou #WebsterStreet #zoning

  15. In this week's Letters to the Editor, readers point out that slow street barricades hinder street sweeping, critique the proposed Infrastructure Bond for lack of transparency, and argue that "NIMBYs" are unnecessarily using emergency evacuation concerns to try to block new housing. alamedapost.com/op-ed/letters-

    #AffordableHousing #alameda #InfrastructureBond #LetterToTheEditor #SlowStreets

  16. In this week's Letters to the Editor, readers point out that slow street barricades hinder street sweeping, critique the proposed Infrastructure Bond for lack of transparency, and argue that "NIMBYs" are unnecessarily using emergency evacuation concerns to try to block new housing. alamedapost.com/op-ed/letters-

    #AffordableHousing #alameda #InfrastructureBond #LetterToTheEditor #SlowStreets

  17. In Episode 211, Scott Piehler's topics include: Busy times for City Council and Planning Board. A sunken ship finally being removed from the estuary. Alameda Brewing brings home the Gold. A bit of Hollywood in Alameda. Burger King reopens. Plus getting to know the Caroline of Caroline Street. alamedapost.com/features/podca

    #alameda #news #podcast

  18. In Episode 211, Scott Piehler's topics include: Busy times for City Council and Planning Board. A sunken ship finally being removed from the estuary. Alameda Brewing brings home the Gold. A bit of Hollywood in Alameda. Burger King reopens. Plus getting to know the Caroline of Caroline Street. alamedapost.com/features/podca

    #alameda #news #podcast

  19. "My heart is pure, full of love, grace, and patience, which is why I elevate the energy in rooms and am a light in all spaces." Shanti Lair-Croom, who writes as Tae Poetically Divine, shares her latest poem, "The Depths of my Ocean." alamedapost.com/features/arts/

    #alameda #poetry

  20. "My heart is pure, full of love, grace, and patience, which is why I elevate the energy in rooms and am a light in all spaces." Shanti Lair-Croom, who writes as Tae Poetically Divine, shares her latest poem, "The Depths of my Ocean." alamedapost.com/features/arts/

    #alameda #poetry

  21. You've heard of Alameda's fabulous Gold Coast, but what about Encinal Park? Historian Dennis Evanosky takes a trip down memory lane to meet some of the early, influential settlers in Alameda who helped draw the map. alamedapost.com/history/julys-

    #alameda #EncinalPark #GoldCoast #history #WalkingTour

  22. You've heard of Alameda's fabulous Gold Coast, but what about Encinal Park? Historian Dennis Evanosky takes a trip down memory lane to meet some of the early, influential settlers in Alameda who helped draw the map. alamedapost.com/history/julys-

    #alameda #EncinalPark #GoldCoast #history #WalkingTour

  23. "For 22 years, Radio Day by the Bay has brought music, history, and community together in Alameda," shares Malena McCloud. This Saturday, July 18, the California Historical Radio Society will once again open their doors for a free day-long celebration, and everyone is invited. alamedapost.com/features/alame

    #alameda #CaliforniaHistoricalRadioSociety

  24. "For 22 years, Radio Day by the Bay has brought music, history, and community together in Alameda," shares Malena McCloud. This Saturday, July 18, the California Historical Radio Society will once again open their doors for a free day-long celebration, and everyone is invited. alamedapost.com/features/alame

    #alameda #CaliforniaHistoricalRadioSociety

  25. The geese take a moment to enjoy the summertime in the latest installment of our weekly strip drawn by Alameda cartoonist, Brice. alamedapost.com/op-ed/two-bird

    #alameda #TwoBirdsFromAlameda

  26. The geese take a moment to enjoy the summertime in the latest installment of our weekly strip drawn by Alameda cartoonist, Brice. alamedapost.com/op-ed/two-bird

    #alameda #TwoBirdsFromAlameda

  27. "Lucky, Lucky People: A comedy of bad manners" is your next beach read! "Fast page turner? People making morally grey and comedically bad life choices? Theatrically absurd, dark-humored climax? Escapism? Set in Alameda?" entices Karin K. Jensen "Check, check, check, check, and check." alamedapost.com/features/arts/

    #alameda #BookReview #reviews

  28. "Lucky, Lucky People: A comedy of bad manners" is your next beach read! "Fast page turner? People making morally grey and comedically bad life choices? Theatrically absurd, dark-humored climax? Escapism? Set in Alameda?" entices Karin K. Jensen "Check, check, check, check, and check." alamedapost.com/features/arts/

    #alameda #BookReview #reviews

  29. On July 21, City Council will decide whether to place a $300 million infrastructure bond and a charter amendment eliminating the City’s elected auditor and treasurer on the ballot—while also considering a new ordinance banning parking in bicycle lanes. Karin K. Jensen shares how to get involved. alamedapost.com/news/july-21-c

    #alameda #AlamedaCharter #CityCouncilMeetingPreview #InfrastructureBond

  30. On July 21, City Council will decide whether to place a $300 million infrastructure bond and a charter amendment eliminating the City’s elected auditor and treasurer on the ballot—while also considering a new ordinance banning parking in bicycle lanes. Karin K. Jensen shares how to get involved. alamedapost.com/news/july-21-c

    #alameda #AlamedaCharter #CityCouncilMeetingPreview #InfrastructureBond

  31. “Spending time outdoors gives children and adults a chance to step away from screens and the demands of everyday life. It’s an opportunity to leave classrooms, exam rooms, and offices behind and reconnect with nature,” said Tashi Colston, clinical social worker at Alameda Health System. alamedapost.com/features/healt

    #alameda #AlamedaHealthSystem #HealthTips

  32. “Spending time outdoors gives children and adults a chance to step away from screens and the demands of everyday life. It’s an opportunity to leave classrooms, exam rooms, and offices behind and reconnect with nature,” said Tashi Colston, clinical social worker at Alameda Health System. alamedapost.com/features/healt

    #alameda #AlamedaHealthSystem #HealthTips

  33. “Spending time outdoors gives children and adults a chance to step away from screens and the demands of everyday life. It’s an opportunity to leave classrooms, exam rooms, and offices behind and reconnect with nature,” said Tashi Colston, clinical social worker at Alameda Health System. alamedapost.com/features/healt

    #alameda #AlamedaHealthSystem #HealthTips

  34. “Spending time outdoors gives children and adults a chance to step away from screens and the demands of everyday life. It’s an opportunity to leave classrooms, exam rooms, and offices behind and reconnect with nature,” said Tashi Colston, clinical social worker at Alameda Health System. alamedapost.com/features/healt

    #alameda #AlamedaHealthSystem #HealthTips

  35. “Spending time outdoors gives children and adults a chance to step away from screens and the demands of everyday life. It’s an opportunity to leave classrooms, exam rooms, and offices behind and reconnect with nature,” said Tashi Colston, clinical social worker at Alameda Health System. alamedapost.com/features/healt

    #alameda #AlamedaHealthSystem #HealthTips

  36. There are just three chances left to see Tomorrow Youth Repertory (TYR) perform their audition-based, mainstage show 'Les Miserables'. The musical "delivers every desired challenge, and the students deliver a top-notch show," raves Kelly Rogers Flynt. Photos by Michael Ruggiero and Kara Perrino. alamedapost.com/features/arts/

    #alameda #theater #TomorrowYouthRepertory

  37. There are just three chances left to see Tomorrow Youth Repertory (TYR) perform their audition-based, mainstage show 'Les Miserables'. The musical "delivers every desired challenge, and the students deliver a top-notch show," raves Kelly Rogers Flynt. Photos by Michael Ruggiero and Kara Perrino. alamedapost.com/features/arts/

    #alameda #theater #TomorrowYouthRepertory

  38. The historic Alameda Theatre & Cineplex hosted a party for the premiere of the live-action 'Moana.' Ophelia Nicandro & Ana María Muñoz share the event, which included activities, a performance from Hālau Makana, and a Q&A with the Hālau Makana Executive Director, a principal dancer in the film. alamedapost.com/features/arts/

    #alameda #AlamedaTheatreAndCineplex #HālauMakanaPolynesianCulturalArtsCenter

  39. The historic Alameda Theatre & Cineplex hosted a party for the premiere of the live-action 'Moana.' Ophelia Nicandro & Ana María Muñoz share the event, which included activities, a performance from Hālau Makana, and a Q&A with the Hālau Makana Executive Director, a principal dancer in the film. alamedapost.com/features/arts/

    #alameda #AlamedaTheatreAndCineplex #HālauMakanaPolynesianCulturalArtsCenter

  40. The Oakland Roots were defeated 3-1 by USL League One side Spokane Velocity on Saturday afternoon, July 11, at Merritt College in Oakland, in their final match of the 2026 Prinx Tires USL Cup. The Roots will now return to USL Championship league play for the remainder of 2026. alamedapost.com/features/sport

    #alameda #oakland #roots #soccer #sports